GAPS is deeply concerned by last week's announcement of new UK asylum and returns policy by Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood. The proposals focus on restricting rights rather than ensuring safety and protection and mark an alarming shift in the UK's…
October 2025 marks 25 years since the signing of the landmark United Nations Resolution 1325. This milestone should have been a moment of reflection, recommitment and collective mobilisation to advance the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda; however, the current…
In this Shadow Report Assessing UK Government Action of Women Peace and Security in 2024, GAPS assesses the UK Government’s implementation of its fifth National Action Plan (NAP) on…
This set of Case Studies - Assessing UK Government Action on Women Peace and Security in 2024 complements GAPS’ 2024 Shadow Report by grounding its analysis in the lived experiences of women and girls in conflict-affected contexts. Focusing on Ukraine, the…
Statement from GAPS Network Members on the UK Government’s Deprioritisation of Gender Equality in Aid Spending Members of the GAPS Network have issued a joint statement expressing deep concern at the UK Government’s deprioritisation of gender equality and the rights…
Short, timely analysis and recommendations for policymakers. These are concise, issue-specific documents aimed at influencing immediate policy decisions.
In-depth studies, evidence and analysis on Women, Peace and Security.vThese are longer, research-driven publications, baseline studies, evaluations, thematic analyses, etc.
Independent civil society assessments of UK Government WPS commitments. This category covers GAPS’ and partners’ annual parliamentary shadow reports.
Network statements, consultation responses and parliamentary evidence.This includes formal statements, open letters, select committee submissions, and responses to government or multilateral calls for evidence.
GAPS works to advance gender equality and the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda through campaigns and advocacy in the UK and internationally. We work with partners to influence policy, raise awareness, and promote the meaningful participation and consideration of women and girls within all their diversity in peace and security.
January has been an opportunity for GAPS to prepare and plan for the year ahead, with key national and global moments upcoming, including…
